Strategic Aviation ERM & Resilience Leader

Abu Dhabi Aviation Group; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Aviation Group seeks a highly experienced Enterprise Risk & Resilience Manager to lead the design and execution of an end-to-end ERM, BCM, and Crisis Management framework across the group. The role requires deep aviation and MRO risk insight, strategic leadership, and collaboration with executive teams to foster a proactive risk culture and resilient operations.

You will define risk appetite, monitor KRIs, oversee BCM programs, develop crisis playbooks, and deliver training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in risk management/audit, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in aviation, MRO, logistics, or asset-heavy industries preferred.
• Professional certifications required: CIA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent.
• Additional ERM/BCM certifications are highly desirable.
• Ability to confidently engage and influence senior leadership.
• Calm, decisive leadership during high-risk situations.
• Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong partnership-building across functions.
• In-depth knowledge of ERM frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO).
• Strong background in aviation/MRO risk management.
• Expertise in risk analytics, dashboards, and KRIs.
• Proven experience in BCM planning, testing, and crisis response.
• Advanced reporting and presentation skills.
• Solid financial and regulatory knowledge.
• Familiarity with risk technologies, data analytics, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive ERM framework aligned with ISO 31000 and best practices.
• Define and maintain Risk Appetite Statements to ensure exposure aligns with strategic tolerance.
• Monitor KRIs and report to executive leadership and Board.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and prioritization.
• Establish and maintain the Cluster Risk Register with ongoing updates.
• Facilitate risk workshops and scenario analysis.
• Conduct periodic risk reassessments to reflect evolving risk profiles.
• Design BCM frameworks aligned with ISO 22301 / NCEMA 7001.
• Oversee development and testing of BCPs, DRPs, and crisis response plans.
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA), defining RTOs and RPOs.
• Monitor BCM readiness and maturity.
• Coordinate recovery capabilities with IT, operations, and facilities.
• Identify and track BC-related risks and mitigation actions.
• Drive ongoing training and awareness initiatives.
• Establish a robust Crisis Management Framework and escalation protocols.
• Develop and implement crisis playbooks and response plans.
• Lead cluster-wide crisis response teams during major incidents.
• Conduct crisis simulations, including executive-level exercises.
• Oversee post-incident reviews and lessons learned implementation.
• Ensure coordination with external stakeholders (regulators, authorities, partners).
• Promote strong risk ownership and accountability across all levels.
• Deliver training and awareness programs in risk management and resilience.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across operations, safety, legal, compliance, and leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analytics

Crisis management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Influencing senior leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

CIA certification

CFE certification

CISA certification

ERM/BCM certifications

Tools

COSO framework

ISO 22301 tooling

Job description

Abu Dhabi Aviation Group seeks a highly experienced Enterprise Risk & Resilience Manager to lead the design and execution of an end-to-end ERM, BCM, and Crisis Management framework across the group. The role requires deep aviation and MRO risk insight, strategic leadership, and collaboration with executive teams to foster a proactive risk culture and resilient operations.

You will define risk appetite, monitor KRIs, oversee BCM programs, develop crisis playbooks, and deliver training.